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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
EASTERN.
Government Inquiries Into
the Earthquakes.
THE LAST EXCURSION COMING.
Roses Horses Bring $4,000 In
One Day--Unyeiling of Gar
field Monument.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HEEALD
WAsHINGToN, May g. The United
States Geological Survey has taken inn
mediate action for the purpose OF the
collection of valuable information re.
garding the recent earthquake in Arizo.
ma. The plan is to send letters of inquiry
with printed questions relative to the
exact time the shocks were felt, their
duration and any other particulars
which would give an idea of the intensity
OF the shock. apparent direction in
which the wave travelled, accompany,
ing sounds, effect on springs, wells,
contour of the mountain ranges, etc. The
Director of the Geological Survey. an
nounces that if any one is willing to
send in facts, which he thinks of inter.
est, especially as to the exnct time
will send postal card with his address
to the Survey at Washington, then a
printed circular and franked envelope
will be at once sent to him. His
report will be Incorporated with other
data collected. The disturbed area
seems to be, roughly speaking, circle
some 400 miles in radius, fully one
quarter as large as the Charleston earth.
q uake aud nearly a third of the Rivi.
era earthquake last February.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
GENERAL NEWS.
Strike of Brewers May
Affect the Market.
SALOON MEN PROSECUTED.
Phenomenal Deaths by the Earth
quake-New Pacific Mail Pres
ident-Murders His Mistress.

Associated Press Dispatches TO the HERALD.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.--The Brew.
ers' Association met this afternoon at
Eintracht Hall for the purpose OF receiv.
ing report from the Federated Trades as
to that bodys action on the rejection by
the Association OF employees who demand
that none but union men should be
employed in breweres. The Conferonc @
Committee of Federated Trades was in
attendance and reported that that organ
ization was firm in its determination
not to allow any but union men to be
employed, and that all the lager beer
breweries have been notified to discharge
all non.union men in their employ imme.
diately, and that the steam beer brewers
would receives similar notice in few
days. Upon receipt of this information
the members of the Association took q
ballot and by unanimous vote refused to
lccede to the Trades demand. There
upon the Conference Committee with
drew, promising to report the action to
the Federated Trades, and to report
bacl; to the Brewers Association on
next Tuesday afternoon, whether the
former will order strike among the
brewery employees or not.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
the knight Senson.

At the Grand Opera House on next
Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. George
s, knight will make their first bow to a
Los Angeles audience, in Ocer the Gar.
den Val, musical farce comedy, con.
structed for laughing purposes only.
They will also produce during their en-
gagement Rudotph, a master character
play by Bronson Howard, in which Mr..
Knight as Rudolph Wiegand, has
made a worldwide regulation. His por-
trayal OF the unfortunate German who
becomes reduced to begeary, is charac-
ter true to life. Fred. Marsden's delight.
full comedy, OTTO, is also included in the
repertoire. The company supporting
the stars are composed of performers
chosen from the front ranks of the dra.
matte profession. All these plays are
interspersed with new and catching
songs. dances and medleys. The New
York Herald says:
The string of catchy songs, pretty
dances, humorous dialogues and ludi.
crous situations called Orer The Garden
Val was created for merriment only:
At the Grand Opera House last night it
amply accomplished its purpose. The
principal members of the company that
appeared in it were good from start to
finish. OF course, Mr.. and Mrs. George
5. Knight monopolized the lions share
of applause, and very Justly. Mrs.
Knights dancing and singing were done
with charming abandon aud grace. TIE
house was crowded with an audience
that laughed till its sides ached.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
i" DEAD-SEA FRUIT"
Specimen Lemon sent by Jones to
EVmch.

A few days ago Senator White, OF Los
Angeles, and Senator Jones, Of Orc.
vile, took o drive into the country
about Oroville and in their journeyings
came upon an attractive orchard, in
which they saw some very fine oranges.
The fact brought to Senator Jones mind
the challenge Of Joseph d. Lynch, of the
Los Angeles HERALD, that If anyone
produced from the northern citrus belt
an orange fit to eat, that had not been
lied to the tree, lie would pay $1,000. A
box Of the fruit was picked and several
beautiful lemons being espied upon a
tree near by, these were also added and
the whole sent to Mr.. Lynch by express
While picking the lemons Senator
White slipped one into bis pocket 1t
was q perfect beauty. Nothing finer
was ever seen in the citrus line. When
he cut it last evening to exhibit its per.
feet form he was shocked to find not
particle Of juice in it. 1t was perfectly
dry; perfect 'dead-sea fruit" Mr.. |
White is Of opinion that the fruit was
permitted to hang too long, and that
that sent TO Mr.. Lynch was equally
worthless. Consequently he is looking
for music from the southern citrus belt |
and is loud in his expressions OF sorrow |
for Jones--too loud to be sincere.-l
rs. 4. Chronicle.
The fruit received by Mr.. Lynch was
as insipid and as devoid OF juice as the |
lemon cut by Mr.. White. The $1,000 is
not yet due the northern citrus belt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
PHENOMENAL EARTHQUAk T.
EFFECT.
A shock Kills Three Men by
Fright or Electricity.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, May 6.--Cum-
bero Mesa, seventy miles west of Albn-
querque Oh the Atlantic and Pacific rail-
way, is a rugged upland, occupied by
countless hocks of sheep, which are
cared for by herders who follow their
fiocks day and night, unseen by owners
for weeks at stretch. On Tuesday
Cuberto Gonzales, large sheep raiser,
rode over this range to inspect his
focls. Reaching the mesa at 3 o'clock
p. NJ, he climbed to the top Of high
rock TO scan the country in search of his
herders. At that moment the sky became
overcast, low rumbling sound seemed
to approach from the southwest, and
then a slight tremble shook the rock
upon which he was perched, followed
Immediately by loud report and a
severe shock which made the rock sway
to and fro like the mast of ship at sea-
He was overcome by deathly sickness,
which almost caused him to fall frcm the
rock. Recovering, he started back by
the path he had climbed, but found a
iOCh Idu DSSu ISub III lNdiu, lcttlDR n
fissure ten feet wide, which accounted
for the report he had heard. He
managed to regain the ground, and
remounting his horse rode rapidly in
search of his herders. He found some
sheep scattered and bleating with fright,
but no herders in sight. A short distance
further on he was Mortified by finding
one of the men stretched upon the
ground dead. He instituted search for
the other two, and he found them
mile away, both dead. Their bodies
bore no marks of violence or injury of
any kind, and they were scarcely cold.
The hexibillty OF their limbs indicated
that death had overtaken them all
within the time that Mr.. Gonzales had
been on the mesa. The only plausible
theory that could be formed as to the
cause of their death was that of extreme
fright, caused by the terrible convul-
sions of the elements which he himself
had witnessed, had killed the men at
the same moment. The expressions on
their features, which bore the impress
of fright and terror, sustained this the.
ory. and it is believed that the three
men were perhaps the only human VIC
Tins of the great southwestern earth
quake.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
STATE DiytktOn.

The sentiment in favor Of forming
the new State of South California seems
to pervade all classes of the people OF
this. section of the State. This senti.
ment was most prominent in the meeting
of the Congregational Association in
this city. All the members are young
and progressive and see the necessity of
a new commonwealth as was evidenced
in the following preamble and resolu-
tions adopted unanimously by that
body:
WHEREAS, The distance is SO great
between Northern and Southern Cali.
fornia, our circumstances are so different
and our growth so rapid as to require
the most prompt and efficient action;
and, whereas, we have already organized
General Association of Southern Cali.
iornia; therefore,
Resolpfd, That it is the judgment of
this association that the American Home
Missionary Society should regard South
ern California as an independent district,
alike in the superintendency, the appor.
tionment of money and the obligations
to be met.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
SprIn9ie summit Avenue.

EDITOR HERALD-Wil. You please i'm.
form me through your columns why
Summit avenue is not sprinkled now as
it was in the past? Are we to wait until
Winter comes? Is ii the fault of the
Mayor, the city "dads' or our Street
Superintendent Pike? Are the Mayor and
Council performing their duties, if not is
it not time to commence? 1t seems 10
me that Summit avenue is a graded
street as we'll as First street and that it
deserves just as much attention as First
street or any other street in the city.
Are all the watering carts engaged on
Boyle avenue, First street, or where
abouts in the universe are they? Cannot
we get one on Summit avenue, as before,
or shall we purchase one ourselves and
pay the city remuneration therefor!
Will the Mayor and Council consider
the matter at once, or shall we hold
mass. meeting? JUSTICE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
FIGHT WITH NAVAJOEs.
a BODY of Troops Gone 20 the
Rescue.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, May "a
Democrat special from Gallupt says; A
serious difficulty with the Navajo in-
dians occurred about o'clock this morn
ing at Defiance Station, seven miles west
of here. 1t seems that dispute occur
red in a store of the village between L.
T. Allen, clerk, and Navajo Indian.
The latter sprang over the counter to
grasp pistol, and at the same moment
Allen drew his pistol and shot the In
dian, killing him instantly Mr.
Borland. the owner OF the store,
and his wife. who were in the room,
above the store at the time, came down
and seeing what had happened, started
for Gallup at once on horseback, but had
not gone far when they were surrounded
by Indians armed with rifles aud pistols,
who accused Borland with killing the
Indian, and threatening to Kill MN ana
his wife on the spot. The lndians Were
wild aud furious with excitement, but
Mr.. Borland succeeded in quiet
ing them by giving up his weap-
ons, saying he had nothing to
do with the killing, but came TO trade
with the Navajoes. Finally they were
permitted to continue their journey TO
Gallup. In the meantime an old man
named Hans, and Allea, barricaded the
upper story of the store. to defend them
selves from attacks. The Indians broke
into the store and carried off all they
rifling the store of everything
An hour after the
shooting a freight train of the
Atlantic and Pacific road passed. Allen
md Hans ran for it, under a heavy fire
from the Indians. Allen made the train
and came to Gallup. Hans missed the
train, but after being followed by the
Indians shooting at him for distance, he
,luded them, and also reached Gallnp.
A ,tachment of cavalry from Fort Win.
,ate has gone to the defense, which VIII
nave wholesome effect on the Indians,
md probably prevent any more blood
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
FOREIGN.
Gar Modifies Penalty of
the Convicted.
FOREIGN.
FRANCE FORMS AN ALLIANCE.
voluntary Irish Exiles-G Germany,s
new Devices for Protection
Collision of Steamers.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
ST. PETERsBuRG. May 6.--It is re-
ported that the Car has decided that
Inc death sentences pronounced against
the Nihilists convicted of completely in
The recent attempt to assassinate him,
shall be conimuted to imprisonm ent at
hard labor for life, in cases of all but two.
OF the condemned. The evidence ad.
dueed at the trial of these en-, indi-
cate the existence of four widely rsmify.
ing nihilis's organizations, having head
centers at st. Petersburg, Kief, wilma
and Siberia. One of the witnesses placed
ON the stand during the trial was a
woman. She boldly admitted that she
was the wife OF one OF the accused men,
although she said she had never b cen
Joined in wedlock to him. She was at
once, on this admission, arrested and
to prison.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
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THE IuPRlSONED CHIEFS.
\ Noted scout Gives the Charac.
ter of Chatt0. ct al. ESsiii

Noted scout Gives ehe Charac-
ter of Chatto, ct al. esssEs2
New YORK, May Cd. d. Burgess,
late Chief of Scouts at the San Carlos
Agency, writes to the New York 2ri.
buae some comments on the report made
by. Secretary Welch, of the Indian
Rights Association, on the Chiricah huas
confined in Florida. After detailing
Chattos murderous career, he thus
speaks OF his career as scout: Ia
place of being true to Crook, he and his
Chiricahua scouts were continually sig
mailing to the hostiles, and when close
enough to them, were seen ON several
occasions 10 pass government ammuni-
tion to them. There is no reasonable
doubt that Chatto and forty Chiricahua
scouts with him, under Captain Craw-
ford, kept the hostiles under Geronimo
fully supplied both with information and
ammunition, and that Chatto was their
ruler and leader. kae-e-ta.nay is a bad
Indian, the boldesi and most desperate
Chiricahua of them all. He has mur-
dered, ravished and destroyed as merci'
lessly as any buck of his tribe. Toklan-
ny is really good man. Let not our
brethren in the East seek to turn this
bloodthirsty horde loose upon us again.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
RACES AT SACRAMENTO.
Porter Ashe,s Geraldine One of
the winners.

SACRAMENTO, May 6.--The attendance
at the races of the Capital Turf Club at
tile Agricultural Park to-day was the
largest of the meeting. The weather
was threatening, but the track excellent.
The first race, sweepstakes for two-year'
olds, half mile, was o walkover for Por-
ter Ashes Geraldine. The second race,
swsep pstakes, for all ages, three.quarter
mile heats; starters, Modesto, Not Idle
and Certisrari. Not Idle won; time,
lis and l:lS4. Certisrari burst a blood
vessel in the second hess. Third race,
handicap sweepstake dash, one mile
Allaees, Binnetse, Lsapyea", Adeline
and Dave Douglas; won by Binnette;
time, l:435, Fourth race, sweepstakes
for all ages, dash mile and a quarter
Binnette, Laura Gardner, Adeiine and
C. H. Todd; won by Binnette, Todd
second, Adeline third; time, 200. The
last race was match between
Last Boy and Minnie R, OF half mile.
Minnie K. won in .4S4.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
PACIFIC COAST.
Explorers Break into the
Burning Mine.
SAILORS WAGES RAISED.
Races at Sacramento Porter Ashe' S
Luck COntinues-GempOrary
Truce with Scavengers.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
VICTORIA, B. c., May 6-The latest
investigation shows that l0l whites, and
severity. FIVE Chinese were in the mine at
Nanaimo at the time of the explosion
at noon yesterday. The body Of Michael
Lyon, mule driver, was found near the
hoisiing shaft burned black. The pro.
gress Of subduing is proceeding SO rap.
idly that there is thought to be no dan
ger of second explosion. An expior-
ing party goes into the mine to-day who
will endeavor to reach the entombed
men. The fearful character of the ex-
plosion cannot be exaggerated. Over
1870 children are counted as fatherless,
and this evenings inquiry shows forty
widows.
EXPLORING PARTY BREAK THROUGH.
The shift that came up ut o'clock
reports no movement underground. 1t
is believed that the fire will soon be
totally extinguished, aud it is confident
ly expecced that this shift that comes up
at midnight will bring the bodies up.
The coal smoke continues to issue from
the air shaft. Many homes are CON-
pletely broken up, aud the city is in
sack cloth and ashes. Stores still con-
tinue closed, and little business is being
done. Flags are at hall mast and all
hope of saving those now in the mines is
abandoned. 1t is absolutely impossible
that any have survived. The entrance
to the main shaft is being fenced in order
to prevent rush when the bodies are
being brought up.
THIRTY-FIvE BODIES RECOVERED.
Thirty five bodies were recovered
later. The exploring party broke
through into the mine aud discovered
nothing but dead lying around in all
directions
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
Review by Jefferson Davis.

New ORLEANS, May 6.-Jeferson
Davis has written a review Of General
Wolseley's "Life of General Lee," and
it will be printed in to-morrow's papers.
Mr.. Davis takes exception to many OF
the English Generals statements,
and while not finding fault
with the superlative opinion of
General Lees military ability, Expressed
in the book, he shows very plainly that
he considers Cen eral Wolseley's criti-
cism of other Southern leaders unjust
and unwarrantable. The review is
written in very caustic style and con-
tains interesting matter in the way OF
estimates of the relative value of the
services of the Confederate leaders.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
Another New Journal.

Mr.. j. Nj. Scanland, of New Orleans,
who for time published the Morning
Hour in San Bernardino, has started
newspaper called the Santa Paula
Graphic, at Santa Paula, in Ventura
county. "Now by st. Paul the work
goes bravely on, in Ventura county.
Mr.. Scanland is good journalist and
deserves a generous support from the
opulent residents of Ventura county.
The paper will be published weekly.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
THE mURDERER or MASSEY.
Hambiin's Fourth Trial-COn-
vieted of M rlansiaug hter.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6.--The jury IN
the case of Joshua Hamblin, charged
with the murder Of John A. Massey five
years ago, returned verdict at3:l5 this
afternoon of guilty of manslaughter.
The jury had been out since 1880 yes.
terday morning. This made the fourth
trial of Hamblin. The first resulted in
conviction of murder in the first degree,
and Hamblin was sentenced to be
hanged. A new trial was had and this
time the jury disagreed. On the third
trial the jury again disagreed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
STRATEGY AT A sTANDsTILz4
other Railroads want COmceS-
siOns. all same Canada.

sions. all same Canada.
CHICAGO, May 6-At to.day's meet
lug of the transcontincntal railway rep
resentatives, the fact was made clear
that notwithstanding the willingness of
the Canadian Pacific to enter into CON-
bination with the overland roads, the
prospects of such combination being
formed, is not particularly promis !.
ing. Granting the differential rates
to the Canadian Pacific to induce
it to join, is raising unexpected
obstacles. The Denver and Rio Grande.
in connection with the Burlington and
Missouri, insists. that being a narrow
guage, and having to charge freights on
through business, it is also entitled to
difierentials. The Northern Pacific wants
slice OF the California business, and
being ON the winter route from Portland
to San Francisco, it too wants to
make lower rates than the direct
line. The Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe, on the other hand.
objects to giving ditferentiais to anv
lines, and will not subscribe to soch .
programme. Although the plan Of
organization was submitted to n commit
tee the differences of opinion on the
question of rates delayed any progress
towards adoption. The general opinion
tonight among the delegates to the
meeting was that the present rates on
certain articles would be modified, aud
made 30 low that If the Canadian Pa
oific gets any OF the business it will bs
forced to haul it a. loss
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
UNVEgLING GARFlEl.D, MONT
NENF.
His Two sons to be Present
Army of Cumberland society.

WASHINGTON, May 6-The employees
in the Executive department who are
members of the Society of the Army Of
the Cumberland, will be excused from
Office attendance on Wednesday and
Thursday, TO take part in the ceremo-
nies and business meetings of the soei-
ETY.. ALI OF the departments will be
closed at noon on Thursday to enable
the employees to witness the ceremonies
attending the nnveiling of the statue of
General Garfield. James and Harry
Garfield will be present as representa-
tive of the family, as Mrs. Garheid's
health will not permit her.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
BOOM AT SANTA CKUX.
Efforts to Make Aeadway an
Prosperity.

SANTA Cruz, May 6.--An enthusi-
astic mass meeting was held at the court
house tonight to consider the PROPOSE
ton of issuing bonds for sewer and
street improvements. Col. Geo. F.
Wariug was present and outlined a plan
of sewerage for the city. Speeches
were made by many citizens and the
sentiment was unanimously in favor Of
going forward with municipal improve
ments. A motion to request the Coun-
Gil to call an election to authorize the
issuance of 100000 worth of bonds for
public improvements was carried, with
only one negative vote.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
nlurders his Nuistress.

VIRGINIA City, Nevada, May g.
Richard Kitchens, a miner employed at
the Chollar works, was arrested this
afternoon for the murder of his mistress.
Jennie Woodwork. The burial of the
latter on the day of her death aroused
the suspicious of the Chief of Police, and
an investigation elicited the fact that
Kitchens had kicked the woman to
death,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
NERVE ON THE GALLOws.
without Hope, John Roger
Dies for Murder.

EUREKA, CAL, May 6.-John Rogers
was hanged at , o'clock this afternoon
tor the murder of Judge j. I'll. kimball.
He was perfectly cool and collected, not
manifesting the slightest trepidation or
change of color. When Sheriff Brown
said to him in his cell, "Well, John. the
time is up, he arose and walked to the
gellows calmly, and, as one OF the cler-
gymen said, far more self.possessed than
he himself was. He made no confession,
sent no message, and said he had no be.
lief as to the future. At midnight OF
May 2Sth of last year Judge kimball
discovered Rogers in his house. He at
tempted to arrest him and in the strug'
gle which followed the Judge was shot
dead,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
Trying 10 Cinch an Editor.

PORTLAND, Ogn., May Ito day w.
R. Boone, editor of the Oregon SVtings,
was arrested here and taken to Albany
upon the complaint of Peter Riley,
charging Boon with libel in saying that
Riley had furnished certain information
published in the SUtings. Boone had
an examination this afternoon and was
held to answer before the grand jury in
$500. He was released on his own re-
cognizance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
Passenger Train Dcraiied.

CALICO, May 6.-At O'Clock yester-
day evening the east bound Atlantic and
Pacific passenger train was derailed
twenty miles east of Daggett. The fire.
man, Smith, was injured in the spine
and his ankle was dislocated. N. r..
Snyder's face was badly cut. Seven
passengers were slightly injured
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
LOCAL OPTION ILLEGAL.
A. township Incompetent to vote
Upon if.

. UKIAH, CAL, May 6.-An important
decision was rendered in the Superior
Court here to-day. Anderson township
had voted upon and passed Local OI-
tiop. The saloons refused to close up.
One owner was arrested as a test case
and taken before a justice and in default
of payment of fine was sent to the
county jail. He was released on writ
Of habeas corpus. This writ came on
for hearing before the Superior Court,
which decided the law was invalid; that
while the county may pass Local op'
tion law, o township may not. Defen.
dant was dismissed. In all probability
The question of local option will soon be
submitted to the entire county to vote
upon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-07
HANGING TO "A TREE
Because of an outrage upon
Humanity.

TRAvER. CAL, May 6.--News has
reached here that the body of Dave
Riley (negro) was found by Indians
hanging to tree ON Mill Creek. about
twenty-five miles from here, and buried
it without an inquest being held. 1t is
stated that the negro had ravished the
twelye.year. old daughter OF a well.
known rancher, and was hanged by the
indignant neighbors. The matter will
be investigated.